German · word
was
what
/vas/pronoun
Meanings
- pronoun · A1
Used to ask questions about things, actions, or situations.
Was möchtest du trinken?
- pronoun · A2
Used informally to mean 'something' or 'anything'.
Hast du schon was gegessen?
- pronoun · B1
Used to introduce a relative clause referring back to indefinite words or an entire sentence.
Das ist alles, was ich brauche.
Appears in 18 scenarios
Order a coffeeOrder your drink at the counter and say how you want it. Buy bottled waterChoose a bottle of water and pay at the kiosk. Order lunchChoose a sandwich and a side dish at the counter. Talk about your jobTell someone what you do for a living. Say you are hungryTell your companion that you want to grab food soon. Order a beerAsk the bartender for a glass of beer.
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